Petrich weather in January (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria)

How does the weather in Petrich usually fare in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Petrich generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 8°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -1°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Petrich in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 125 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Petrich. May, June, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Petrich climate page with graphs.

 

Petrich, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 125 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: Sandanski, Bulgaria (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Bulgaria in January

Find out more about the weather in Bulgaria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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